In the Gospel of John we read of the calling of the disciples…Philip finds Nathaniel, and says to him, “We have found him, of whom Moses in the law, and the prophets, did write, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.” And Nathaniel said to him, “Can any good thing come out of Nazareth?” Philip said to him, “Come and see” (John 1:45-46). 

Come and See

"Come and see".  The phrase is simple yet powerful.  It calls us to change our location – physically and spiritually.   Each of us is also called to Come and See Christ - the One who brings us peace and understanding. The One who came to be our great example in life.  If we want to find Christ, we must move toward Him. We must grow and mature in our faith.

See God Work through You 

Come and see God work through you as you serve His Church and those who seek His Truth.  God will place you in situations to share your faith. As He called upon His disciples on the day of His Ascension, He also calls upon you to be His witness“…in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” 

We begin by bringing ourselves to Christ.  But it doesn’t stop there.  After we have brought ourselves, we bring others.  The greatest gift we can give to another person is Christ, and the services and ministries of the Church provide the opportunity to do so.  

See the World as God’s Gift to You

Come and see God’s many blessings in your life. What is your response to His gifts? In gratitude and thanksgiving, you offer your time, talents and treasure in proportion to what you have been given. 

Please use the pages of this site to learn more about our services, opportunities for fellowship and wonderful schools.  The parish of St. John the Baptist needs and welcomes your help.

See What the Church can Become

Come and see what the Church can become – by participating in and supporting the ministries and efforts of the church. 

Giving to the Church is an opportunity – an opportunity to examine our priorities and values.  It is an opportunity to express our thankfulness, to give of ourselves and to grow in grace.  Come and see what we can do together with your support. 

Weekly Giving

In I Corinthians 16:2 we read “On the first day of every week, each one of you should set aside a sum of money in keeping with his/her income.” Regular stewardship contributions are easier to manage and keep the Church and its ministries in our thoughts and plans. One way to do this is through automatically scheduled payments sent directly from your bank. In this way, we offer back to God the “first fruits” of our labor, realizing that all we possess comes from Him.

Cheerful Giving

In II Corinthians 9:7 we read “Each person should give what he/she has decided in his/her heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” Consider your weekly expenditures on entertainment, coffee, etc. Keep in mind that the expenses of the Church increase every year - in order to grow our ministries stewardship contributions must also increase each year.

Proportionate Giving

The more we are given, the more is expected of us. Each steward should determine the percentage of their income that will be committed to Christ and His Church.

A check mailed to the church is meaningless unless it is accompanied by our presence, by our willingness to serve, by our prayers, and by our commitment. Giving is not a substitute for our commitment – it is an expression of our commitment. Please come and see how you can grow through service to the Church.